A review of building integrated photovoltaic: case study of tropical climatic regions

The building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system have recently drawn interest and demonstrated high potential to assist owners supply both thermal electrical loads. In this paper, the BIPV technology has been reviewed, in terms of its performance, efficiency power generation capacity. Specifically, applications tropical climate regions discussed, together with prospects challenges. For these schemes be implemented a climatic region, following issues must considered: 1) Certain studies done relating load demand, predicted PV output, location buildings integration constraints associated roof design; 2) highest energy production from solar PV, collectors need right tilt depending on location; 3) Design criteria such as safety, efficiency, durability, flexibility constructive considered; 4) government countries train electricians carpenters installations; 5) roofing perform same function normal materials, noise protection, water tightness, insulation 6) As practiced around world, establish design standards for BIPV.